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Stop Android File Transfer Popping Up

In my case the Android File Transfer App made my whole Macbook touch input freeze, so I had to find a away around this problem. The solution from this page worked: https://cooltrainer.org/taming-...
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can't mount /data while installing LineageOS

These /data-related errors are likely because TWRP can't decrypt the current /data partition. This often happens with stock ROMs, since TWRP is only made to handle the encryption method of AOSP. To ...
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Unable to Install Certificate

Another caveat: when installing a certificate via Settings > Security > Install from storage on my Nexus 7, Android 5.0.2 I had to navigate to the file via Internal Storage: Trying to select the file ...
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Use an Android tablet as a Wacom drawing tablet for a PC?

I had the exact same wish as you, and I eventually found a solution I was happy with. It does not solve it in 100% the way you had envisioned, but let me see if it helps you. At first I was thinking ...
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GMail "All Mail" not showing anything from last 30 days on Nexus 7 or Nexus 10

I had the same problem because I had enabled "Sync last 30 days" for the All Mail folder in account settings → "Manage labels". Apparently there is some bug which makes it sync everything but the ...
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simultaneous USB-OTG and charging

There are two different questions here Fails: tablet - Samsung adapter - extension-cable - OTG-device..... (But) it works when inserted between a thumbdrive and a PC Android devices support USB ...
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What are the differences between ClockworkMod and Team Win Recovery for the Nexus 7?

TeamWin Recovery Project (TWRP) - This is a very widely used custom recovery. It is fully touch-driven, has one of the most complete feature sets available, and uses a themable UI. TWRP is maintained ...
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Modify 30 second incorrect PIN delay

This is possible to be done (infact, anything is possible in android. Thats the beauty and power Android has being open source :) ). You will need to edit android source code. First, a little info. ...
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Nexus 7 stuck at Google logo, and system recovery, and OEM locked

This sounds like a common bug that has been reported on recently by Android Police. To summarize: Affected units stop booting at the "Google" logo screen. Attempts to unlock the device through ...
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After upgrading my Nexus 7 from Android 4 to 5.1, it is so slow as to be unusuable. What can I do to make it usable again?

I did a factory data reset and everything is running much more smoothly: Settings > Backup and Reset > Factory Data Reset I had to log back in and reinstall my apps. This wasn't too onerous in my ...
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Nexus 7 2012 is almost unusable after upgrading to the latest Lollipop. What should I do?

The official Google Developers site has the full instructions and image repository on how to install a factory image for any Nexus device, including your "nakasi" Nexus 7 2012. I recommend 4.4.4, but ...
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Nexus 7 2012 is almost unusable after upgrading to the latest Lollipop. What should I do?

Try 'JimTDI's Guide - Tuning the Nexus 7 with Android 5 Lollipop for Maximum Performance!' here https://goo.gl/X0HwAu The discussion for this post is here https://goo.gl/wqjv76
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Forcing system upgrade despite "Battery too low"

You could recalibrate the battery. You could try using an app or use method 1 on this AndroidPit help page: Method 1: Discharge your phone fully until it turns itself off. Turn it on again and let ...
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How to stop update notifications for disabled apps on a Family-Link managed device?

Have you tried resetting the Play Store? It is possible (although very unlikely) that the Play Store has failed to detect that the apps have been disabled. Go to Settings → Apps → Play Store → ...
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How to have multiple input languages?

For Android 4.4: Go to Settings, Language & input, and scroll down to KEYBOARD & INPUT METHODS. Click on the dial icon next to Android Keyboard (AOSP) Click on the first entry Input languages ...
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Nexus 7 stuck at Google logo, and system recovery, and OEM locked

Searching through Google, I found this thread: Android Central Forums - Nexus 7 stuck on Google logo screen on boot up. Someone there suggested knocking the backside of Nexus 7. I did that and it ...
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Nexus 7 2012 is almost unusable after upgrading to the latest Lollipop. What should I do?

You can use the highly functional nexus root toolkit to do pretty much anything you need to on your Nexus device. Nexus Root Toolkit It allows rooting, return to stock, recovery and everything else ...
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How to secure personal data on a factory reset tablet with broken microUSB port?

If the battery lasts long enough, you can use a tool to perform a Secure Wipe. As you've already factory-reset the device, one that cares to sanitize free/empty space should suffice, such as Secure ...
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Failed OTA update Nexus 7 (2012)

Your easiest option is to sideload the update.zip file. Better option would be to download and flash the system image if you havent done it since 4.4 Sideload: Download the proper image file and ...
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Nexus 7 tablet won't show files when connected to pc

Connect your Nexus 7 to the PC, then on the android screen swipe down the icons from the top left side of the screen. One of the boxes shown will say "USB for Charging". Tap that box and select "...
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Nexus 7 stuck on google's logo after flashed the building of AOSP

Thanks to @Tamoghna Chowdhury for linking this to a similar question i had posted. I had similar issues and struggled with it for a while. You need to check some things. Did you flash the device ...
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Trying to install cyanogenmod on nexus 7 but can't get into Team Win Recovery Project

You can try to do it through command line from your PC. Install adb drivers in PC 15 seconds ADB installer Download the TWRP img file for Nexus 7 from twrp website TWRP for Nexus 7 Rename the ...
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Bricked Nexus 7 in Recovery Mode

Download the factory image for your device here: https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images Follow the instructions at the top of the page to flash. Note that the WIFI and Mobile versions ...
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Nexus 7 (2012) won't charge or start after a series of problems

Looking at your issue related to battery and charging (which may not be the sole cause- I am not familiar with Nexus devices) Since you barely used it for an year, it would not have been charged ...
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Android Intent problems

Try: Restarting If you can (i.e. phones bootloader is unlocked): Try clearing the cache and 'davlik-cache' (By installing a custom bootloader Deleting the offending app using adb (the same software ...
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Nexus won't boot after update

This most probably means that you are stuck in a device boot-loop. The easiest way to fix Nexus devices (in my opinion) is to use the Nexus Root Toolkit, which automatically fixes most problems with a ...
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Unidentified app using excessive battery

Try going to Settings > Storage & USB > Explore to see if you can find/delete anything left by Sygic Navigation. You can also try rebooting the tablet into safe mode by pressing and holding ...
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Activate Debugging on broken Nexus 7

With broken touch screen you won't be able to enable USB debugging mode using your PC. Tried Solution: I had tried the adb method but it doesn't ends well, however you can try to take a backup of ...
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Update Nexus 7 to a Nougat ROM

Had this problem a couple days ago. Solved it by bypassing the SetupWizard. Steps to skip: Tap the top-left corner of the screen. Tap the top-right corner of the screen. Tap the bottom-right corner ...
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